Here are some points I’ve picked up, mostly, in online research:
-risks appear to be less than years ago for vitrectomies. Some doctors have compared risk to that of cataract surgery. I’ve mentioned doctors Randall Wong and Jerry Sebag in previous FOV posts. Listen to there presentations/workshops, if you can.
- certain surgeons do cataract surgery and vitrectomy simultaneously. This can lower surgery cost.
Eye surgeries, like retinal repair, cataract surgery, PCO surgery, CAN CAUSE more floaters. The disruption in the caused an eye surgery can causes various “debris” to break off and show up in vitreous. As I’ve related to Mayo discussion groups, my FOV surgeon was adamant the I’d have -0- floaters after FOV. I am 6 months post surgery and have 5 or so spec floaters that are often prominent. HOWEVER, I would say I’m MUCH better than prior to the surgery.

I repeat myself a lot (from similar comments I’ve made in discussion groups) but hope it is understandable.

NO surgery is without risk and, any, is scary when involving your eyes. I don’t understand the 6-month recovery times, unless you have other eye problems that would protract the healing period.